Physical Therapist Resident

Physical Therapist Resident must successfully complete all mentoring, examinations, and class assignments required by the participating university. Resident will complete all clinical responsibilities and experiences required by the residency program. The Physical Therapist Resident must remain an active member of the residency program through graduation. If the resident is dismissed by the university, they will no longer meet resident qualifications.

Works in Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation or Outpatient or other settings as assigned. Evaluates patients, plans treatment programs, and performs physical therapy procedures to restore function, prevent disability, reduce pain, maximize potential and quality of life following disease, injury, or surgery. The Physical Therapist will assess, identify, and treat all areas of deficits impacting posture, locomotion, strength, endurance, balance, coordination, joint mobility, flexibility, pain, and functional abilities. Demonstrates and articulates sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing complex evaluation data and developing a comprehensive plan of care. Develops and updates appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family/medical provider and related to the person's age and lifestyle with measurable goals and a defined discharge plan. Selects and administers appropriate assessment and treatment techniques. Follows intervention protocols and revises interventions appropriately. Interventions are outcomes focused and consistent with best practice and policies. Actively participates and collaborates in all aspects of the rehabilitation process as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Participates in departmental programs and activities and serves as a role model of quality clinical practice. Supervises work of support personnel as needed.